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BlueKota

(5,526 posts)
2. Why did this remind me of the Keystone Cops?
Fri May 1, 2026, 04:57 PM
Friday

They weren't even paying attention and that one even stumbled over his own feet.

patphil

(9,185 posts)
3. I didn't see anything coming from the barrel of the shotgun, and absolutely no recoil.
Fri May 1, 2026, 04:58 PM
Friday

Too bad there's no volume. The sound of a shotgun is unmistakable.

MichMan

(17,332 posts)
7. You don't need to fire to be convicted of attempting an assassination.
Fri May 1, 2026, 05:43 PM
Friday

Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison. There have been multiple others over the years.


MichMan

(17,332 posts)
9. When you travel across the country armed with two guns and write a manifesto, probably pretty clear about your intent.
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:34 PM
Friday

patphil

(9,185 posts)
10. I'm questioning if he actually shot the guy who was wounded.
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:43 PM
Friday

Also, from the look of the video, it looks like the Secret Service was on break when the "shooter" rushed them.

-misanthroptimist

(1,824 posts)
4. Why didn't some step out in front of him while he was running?
Fri May 1, 2026, 05:18 PM
Friday

One of them could have at least stuck out a foot and tripped him. Instead, they all got out of his way and reached for his gun. Some of them simply retreated.

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